SB 436 Indiana Senate · 2020 Regular Session

Authority of the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor.

Summary
Grants the attorney general authority to appoint a special prosecutor to prosecute certain crimes if the county prosecuting attorney refuses as a matter of policy to prosecute those crimes. Establishes a procedure for the attorney general to appoint a special prosecutor, and requires the county to reimburse the attorney general for expenses incurred in the appointment. Provides that the state is not required to reimburse a prosecuting attorney for expenses incurred in an connection with the appointment of a special prosecutor.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2020
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2020 Last action Jan 30, 2020
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Jan 30, 2020
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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